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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-15
THE RAILROAD OUTLOOK.
The Propositions for the Construc'
ton of the Austin and Nc
GregOr Road,

There was a meeting yesterday In the
City National bank of a number of the
charter members of the Austin and Nc
Gregor road from various points along
the line, to confer with the Austin mem
bers of the board. The gentlemen pres
emit were Messrs. H. @. Mills, of Nc
Gregor; Huling P. Robertson, of Salado;
DIR. McCarty and Mr.. Robinson, of Corn
Hill; John T. Haynes, of Round Rock,
and Envy Taylor, George W. Glasscoek
and M. E. Steele, of Georgetown. Bolton
had no representative present, but sent
list of her representatives..
1t was stated in the meeting that all
the places on the line of the proposed
road had substantially and even accur-
ately complied with the forms of the
charter, which had been sent to them
from Austin, and returned here to be
perfected by the action of the
Austin incorporators. One of the
objects of the meeting was to take further
action in this direction, and most of the
Austin incorporators were present for
that purpose, and signed the charter,
which will also be signed this morning by
those who were absent on account of the
bad weather,in time to be filed to day with
the secretary of state. Accompanying the
charter, as forwarded and returned to
Austin, are the necessary subscriptions of
the required per cent1m of the stock
necessary for procuring the charter. The
papers and documents were turned over
to Mr.. Castleman, president of the board
of trade, to have the charter presented
when ready for filing in the state depart
ment.
All directors along the line of the road
who were present were notified to be on
hand, and those not present will be notified
by letter to attend another meeting called
for 1880 o'clock, next Tuesday evening, in
the Driskill hotel. The meeting adjourned
accordingly.
Subsequent to the meeting the follow
ing telegram was received, relative to q
proposition which Mr.. Collect, president
of the Austin and Northwestern road, had
previously telegrsphed would be made to
the Austin and McGregor company:
| NEW YORK, December Is.
A P. Woodbridge, Esq, Austin:
Dubuque people broke up re-organiza-
ton scheme; must be postponed; better
not wait on us; will write to-day.
TSigned1 Jos. COLLECT.
This evidently settles the question as tC
the action of that company, and leaves
the Austin and McGregor company tC
consider the proposition first made tt
them by the ST. Louis, Arkansas and Texas
company, which will probably be made
acceptable by negotiation.
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THE NEW CAPITOL.
The STATE Grand Lodge, A. F. and
A. M, of the Order, will As
slst in the Dedication.

At a called meeting of Austin Lodge No.
IL, and Hill City Lodge No. 456, held
December 10, 1887, the following resolu-
tions we're offered and unanimously
adopted
Whereas, The following communication
has been received by Austin and Hill City
Lodges:
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 1887.
To the Worship Master, Wardens and Brethren of
Austin and Hill City Lodges;
At the time of laying the cornerstone
of our state capitol, your interposition
was asked to obtain the services of the
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas
for that purpose.
Our capitol will be completed and ready
to be turned over to the state authorities
some time in May next, you, are therefore,
again requested to make known to the
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. f. and
A. NJ, of Texas, our desire that they shall
perform the ceremonies incident thereto,
at such particular date as may hereafter
be indicated.
By order of the capitol board.
[Signed R. l.. WALKER, SuPt.
Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority
conveyed, and in compliance with the re-
quest therein contained, be it
Resolved, That Austin Lodge No. II
and Hill City Lodge No. 456, A. f. and
AM, hereby extend to the Most Worship
full Grand Lodge of Texas, of Ancient,
Free and Accepted Masons, an invitation
to attend the dedication of the new capitol
to its contemplated public uses, at the
time to be indicated in said communion
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-15
L. B. GILES, Secretary.
Funeral of Professor Dinwiddie.

The funeral of Major II. H. Dinwiddie,
professor of chemistry and physics and
chairman of the faculty of the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical college, whose re-
mains were brought here from
Bryan for interment, took place
yesterday forenoon from the
Episcopal church, the rector, Rev. T. b.
Lee, officiating. Among those present
we're Mr.. Garrett, president, and Mr..
Cavitt, ex-president of the house of di-
rectors, and Messrs. Bringhurst. McInnis
and Whitlock, of the college faculty; a
number of the college students; Capt
VIM. Scott, agent of the college; Profess
sors Waggener, Everhart, Lane, Gould,
MacFarlane, Jones and Nelson; Captain
Clark, the proctor; Mr.. Woodbridge, sec
rotary of the regents, and some of the
students of the State university, besides
members of the Austin Grays, of which
deceased was, at one time, the captain,
when he lived in this city some years ago.
The wife and little son, and some of the
family connections of the deceased, were
among the sorrowing ones present.
The pail bearers were Professors Bring
hurst, McInnis, of the college, Professors
EV6T0dFD anu MCr VI VllO
and Messrs.' John d. Mccall, Lewis Han
cock, Samuel r. Fisher and Samuel De-
Cordova, of Austin.
The ceremonies at the church were &C
cording to the Episcopal burial service
and were very impressive. The selection,
"Asleep in Jesus" was touchingly rendered
by the choir, and, despite the
disagreeable weather, quite cortege at
tended the remains to the grave.
Major Dinwiddie was finely educated in
Virginia, and some years ago was q
prominent member of the faculty of the
Texas Military institute, at Austin. He
was gentleman of rare talents and &C
complishments, and withal one of the best
known and most popular educators in the
state. He has passed away in the prime
of his usefulness, and his death is great
loss, especially to lthe Agricultural and
Mechanical college of the state. The
STATESMAN extends its warmest sympathy
to the family.
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The Terry Ran gers.

Pursuant to notice number of the
resident members of the "Terry Rangers
association" met at the Office of Major G..
w. Littletield, the chairman, Saturday,
December 10, for the purpose of select
ing the time for the next reunion of the
association, and to provide ways and
means to entertain their comrades of the
association.
L. B. Giles was made secretary. After
some interchange of views it was agreed
that the third Wednesday, or 25th day of
January next, should be the time, and the
following committees we're appointed:
Finance-Geo. B. Burke, chairman;
George T. McGehee, Curran Kyle
W. W. Locke, @. W. Stone
W. F. Holcombe, d. o. Hill, Richard
Burgher, VIM. Owens, @. G. Caldwell, J.W
Burleson, L. M. Rector, W. R. Davis.
Of arrangements-Geo W. Littlefeld
chairman; j, B. Rogers, ]. E. Thornton
Joe Booth, Geo. M. Decherd.
OF reception-R. M. Swearingen, chair
man; B. y. Giles, Ferg. Kyle, F. r. Lub
book, j. B. Rector, o. Arcner, R. T. Hill.
OF invitation L. B. Giles, chaicmal; W
H. Caldwell, F. W. Mcclure.
On toasts-J. E. Thornton, chairman
L. B. Giles, j. b, Rector.
The secretary was directed to notify the
members of the finance committee to be
ready to report to the chairman, G. B.
Burke, on or before the 9TH of January
1888, and also to give notice of these
proceedings to the papers.
The committee then adjourned to the
9TH day of January, 1883, at 2 O'Clock, p.
M, at the Office of Major Littlefied.
GEO. W. LITTLEFIELD,
Chairman.
T, r GTTFa Senretarv
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An Interesting Book.

"Face to Face With the Mexicans:a the
domestic life, educational, social, aad
business ways, craftsmanship and litera-
ture, legendary ard general histUrv o. the
Mexican people, as seen and studied by
an American woman during seven years
of familiar intercourse with them, by
Fanny Chambers GoOch. The book con-
tains two huudred Illustrations from
original drawings and photographs, and
gives complete picturesque delineation
of interesting and beautiful places, famous
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plicity of the detail of every day life
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The Mexicans are very chary of admit
ting foreign men into their homes, but a
cultivated and intelligent American woman
(such as Mrs. Gooch is), properly intro
duced las she was, through this most dis
tinguished people of their nation), they
receive with open-hearted hospitality.
Thus she had unexampled opportunities
for observation in her kindly task.
DR.. H. Chauucey Riley, the bishop of
Mexico for the Protestant Episcopal
church, and Mrs. Cornelia Townsend, whO
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They both offer cordial commendatory
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hensive idea of the labor which Mrs
Gooch undertook in making this book,
but valuable testimony to the fact that
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| 1t is treasury of romance, legeno,
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The book will be issued shortly from
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house of Messrs. Fords, Howard d Hull
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has many friends and admirers in Austin,
who will read this notice with pleasure,
and who are anxiously awaiting the pub
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Store Attached.

Charles Latelle, who has been running a
small co operative store for the knights
of Labor on East Sixth street, having left
the city without explanation to his
creditors, attachments have been run by
them upon his stock of general mer-
chandise to the extent of about $4,000, or
more than its value. He was owing Mel
son, Davis d Co., merchants, of this city,
and other dealers, small amounts, and
Mike Boland for loaned money. A mum
Der of small farmers and tradesmen, who
were interested for advances to make up
his stock, will be losers.
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The Courts.

The county court is wrestling with the
case of p. @. Taylor, who resists the open
ing of road through his premises, to run
from West Pecan street, and the Colorado
river, to intersect the Burnett road near
Mount Bonnet.
The case of H. S. Garfield Va. Walter
Gresham and others of the Twentieth legis-
lature, for 100000 damages for false lm
prlsonment, has again been continued by
agreement of counsel-this time till the
March term of the district court.
The district court was engaged all day
yesterday with the trial of Mrs. Ann
Hutcherson, charged with poisoning her
husband. jury was obtained this even
ing.
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ASSESSORS AND COLL ECToRs,
Second Days Report of the Pro
ceadlngs of Their Convention.

Second Days Report of the Pro
ceedlngs of Their Convention.
The convention assembled yesterday
pursuant to adjournment
The following topics, presented by q
select committee, were taken up and dis
oussed:
First. The uniform compensation for
taking statistics.
Second. A state board of equalization.
Third. Double taxation.
Fourth. Commissioners to meet and act
at once when assessors present complete
rolls.
Fifth. Assessors to close assessment
rolls by April of each year, this to be OPP
tlonal with Assessors in large counties,
who may extend the time until June l.
Sixth. Uniform valuation by all asses
sors.
Resolution as to topic No. 1, urging
assessors to furnish statistics fully, as re-
qired by law, was laid over.
Topic No. 2 was laid over till the next
session of the Legislature.
Topic No. 3 was laid over till the next
meeting of the convention.
Iuo odLuo us pOolOlOu was Iubuo VI Jho
fourth topic.
The fifth topic was tabled.
On motion, Hon. j. D. Mccall, state
comptroller, addressed the convention,
giving his views and answering numer-
GUS questions as to the modes of assess
ing, and special cases of avoiding assess
ments, showing that evasions in assess
ments were sometimes unavoidable under
the law, despite all the assessors could do
Resolutions of thanks to Comptroller
Mccall and Mr.. Foster, commissioner of
statistics for information furnished the
convention, we're adopted.
The following important resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the assessors of the diff
ferent counties be requested to use their
influence with their representatives and
senators at the next session of the state
Legislature to change our tax laws so as to
read as follows:
Art. 4705. 1t shall be the duty of the
assessor of taxes, between the
first of January and first of April, to make
at least two appointments in each Justices
precinct, for the purpose of assessing the
state and county taxes, and give at least
ten days. notice of such appointments;
and it shall be the duty of each individual
holding taxable property, or being subject
to poll tax, to meet the assessor at his ap-
pOintments and list his property for tax
alton. In case that parties, for any cause
whatever, have failed to meet the assessor,
they shall have the right to meet him at
his Office until May and make such rem
dition; and in every instance where parties
subject to poll tax or other taxes fail to
comply with this law, the assessor shall be
entitled to the same mileage that col
lectors receive for hunting up delinquents,
for hunting up and assessing such parties,
and the person or persons SO assessed
shall pay fine of fifty cents into the
state treasury, such fine and mileage to be
added to his taxes and to be collected in
the same way that the taxes are.
Various resolutions of a complimentary
character to the officers we're adopted.
Mr.. A. R. Morris was elected treasurer,
and Ham Metz secretary of the conven-
ton, at their next session.
The convention adjourned TO meet
again in Austin on the first Tuesday of
next December.
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Is Consumption Incurable

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/ would have died of lung troubles. Was
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Charged With Forgery.

Mr.. James A. Muir, an attorney of this
city, but latterly engaged in hunting up
land claims, has been arrested on the
serious charge of attempting to pass a
forged land note for $2,2l2, purporting
to have been signed by Carl Prinz, OF
Manor, and payable to John 5. and
johanna Polrock. He failed to get any
moeny on the note which heAried to sell
to s. A. Posey and George W. Samson, OF
this city. he is in Jail, having failed IN
giving bond. Mr.. Muir claims that evil
dence will show that the accusation against
him is the result of misrepresentation OF
facts.
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waco Immigration association.

WACO, Texas, December 10, 1887.
Dear Sir:-You are no doubt aware of
the movement which has been inaugu-
rated in North Texas looking to the
securing an organized and united action
on the part of citizens of the state and
Texas railroads to promote immigration.
la furtherance of this OBJECT the citizens
of this city have organized the Waco
Immigration association, and appointed
delegates to attend the convention to be
held at Dallas, December 20. That South,
East and Central Texas may participate
IN the advantages of the movement as
we'll as North Texas, We are particularly
DESTROYS of q full representation from
these sections. We are aware that these
portions of the state have not heretofore
enjoyed their full share of the immigra-
tion to Texas, although they contain
some of the richest lands and best ad-
vantages. We realize that Waco will be
most benefited by extending the present
enterprise as far south of us as possible.
We are, therefore, particularly DESTROYS of
a hearty Endorsement and cooperation
from those counties south, west and east
of Waco, and write to urge you particu-
larly to secure delegation from your
city or county to the Dallas convention
and to organize an association auxiliary
to the state association which we hope to
form at Dallas. VIM. CAMERON,
j. L. ELGIN, Sec'y. President.
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CITY AND COUNTY.
TFBoM TUESDAYS DAILY.l
Married.,

Miss Clara Lee, one of Judge Joseph
Lees interesting daughters, was married
here yesterday morning in st. Davld's
church, TO Mr.. James A. Hagerlund, Rev.
T. B. Lee officiating. They left on the
morning train for Mr.. Hagerlund's ranch
near San Angelo, in Tom Green county
which will be their future home. The
STATESMAN wishes the couple abundant
happiness and success in life's voyage
together. There we're no cards. Miss
Lee was a native of Austin, where she has
many friends and admirers.
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IFROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
colorado Presbytery.

The Colorado presbytsry of the Gum
berland Presbyterian church, which has
been in session here for the past few days
closed its labors at 8 O'Clock on Monday
night, adjourning to meet again next
June, at Elgin.
Before adjournment, the following reso-
luton was unanimously adopted:
That this presbytery return its hearty
thanks to the good people of Austin for
the cordial welcome and generous hospi-
tality lavished upon us. would mention
especially the pastor, members and
friends of the First Cumberland Presby-
terrain church. We pray Gods richest
blessings may rest on its pulpit and its
pews.
Our thanks are also gratefully given to
those city pastors who rendered us their
pulpits on Sabbath.
And last, though not least, we recognize
and appreciate the favors shown US by the
press, especially The STATESMAN.
W. E. COPELAND, Stated Clerk.
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Death of Prof. Dlnwiddie.

News of the death of Prof 81. d. Din
widdle, of the A. & M. college at Bryan,
has been received here. Prof. Dinwiddle
formerly lived in this city, when he was
prominent member of the faculty OF the
Texas Military institute in Austin. In
1874 he married Miss Fannie Evans, Sis
ter of Mr.. ALI Evans and Mrs. @. M. Cal
laway, of Austin. He leaves wife and
child. His remains will be brought here
to day for interment from the Episcopal
church, of which he was for some time
vestryman.
At a meeting of the State University
faculty yesterday, a resolution was adopted
suspending the exercises of the University
after 10 o'clock to-day, out of respect to
the deceased.
Prof. Dinwiddie was generally rec
ognized as one of the most cultured gen
tlemep in the country. He was chairman
of the faculty of the A. d. M. college
Prof. DuRwiddie was formerly captain
of the Austin Grays, who will attend his
funeral in body, and are requested to
assemble for that purpose at their armory
at 10 o'clock this morning.
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ASSESSORS AND COLLECTORS.
Proceedings of Their Convention
Held in Austin Yesterday.

At 10 a. IN. the tax assessors and col
lectors named below met in the senate
chamber and proceeded to regular organ
ization.
Assessor j. H. Robinson, of Tarrant
county, was elected to preside, and Asses
sor f. NJ. Sellers, of Limestone county,
was elected secretary.
The following is list of those in at
tendance:
Ham M. Metz, assessor, Travis county.
IA. Heileg, assessor, Fayettt county.
j. M. Chatham, collector, Leon county.
A. R. Morris, collector, Travis county.
r. W. Priest, collector, Limestone
county.
Us. Wilson, collector, Bastrop county.
j. E. Murrey, collector, Tarrant county.
J.W. Robinson, assessor, Tarrant county.
Fred L. Vickers, deputy assessor, John
son county.
F. M. Sellers, assessor, Limestone
county.
f. Alderman, assessor, Wharton county.
R. S. Fortson, assessor, Hays county.
II. B. Sheppard, assessor, Williamson
county.
J.J. Bruce, collector, Williamson county.
d. M. Poor, assessor, Bexar county.
s. l.. Kahn, assessor, Ell Paso county.
W.. Eagan, assessor, Denton county.
j. w. Cook, collector, Denton county.
Mic Manager, assessor, Comal county.
Whit Ramsey, assessor, Gonzales county.
j. s. Ramsey, collector, Bexar county.
Zeb Mobley, collector, johnson county.
Owing to the sparse attendance, the
convention adjourned until p. M, ex-
pecting arrivals by the late trains.
AFETERNooN SESSION.
Upon Resembling with rather slim con-
vention, Collector Ramsey, of Bexar, stated
that the sheriffs' convention at San
Antonio had indicated wish that the
assessors aud collectors adjourn to meet
in that city and participate with the
sheriffs tomorrow in their convention,
and he accordingly submitted resolution
that the convention adjourn for the pur-
pose indicated.
A member wanted to know If Com
missioner Foster, of the agricultural
bureau, would go along. The assessors
business here was mainly to confer with
him and his presence was necessary.
After discussion a committee was
raised to bring in Mr.. Foster, who, being
INTERCEPTED, agreed to go if it was
deemed necessary.
The resolution of Mr.. Ramsey coming
up for discussion, Secretary Sellers OPP
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ton, and that said Grand Longe, as such
perform the Masonic services incident to
such dedication.
Resolved, further, That the secretaries
of the respective lodges jointly certify to
the passing of this resolution and trans
NIT the same to the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Texas, soon to convene
at Houston, Texas, through the delegates
of the respective lodges and through
District Deputy Grand Master Giles.
We hereby certify that the above is true
and correct copy of the resolutions
passed by Austin Lodge No. II and Hill
City Lodge No. 456, A. F. and A. NJ, at a
called meeting, held December 10, A. d.
1887.
H. w. DODGE, Secretary.
J SEAL. W. II. BELL, Secretary,
() Hill City.
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from that taken in the prelniuaTy slT
animation, which was reported sd tue
time.
In the county court yesterdey the case
of P. @. Taylor, contrasting the cight-of-
way for public road through his prem
ises, was determined adversely to the CON
testant
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Governor Boiwell, of Maine, is slowly
recovering from mis- recent illness.

Old pill boxes are spread over the laad
by the thousands after having been emp
tied by suffering humanity. What mass
of sickening, disgusting medicine the poor
stomach has to contend with. Too much
strong medicine. Prickly Ash Bitters is
rapidly and surely taking the place of all
this class of drugs, and in curing all the
ills arising rom a diserdered condition of
the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-15

Ex-Speaker James W. Hustled is likely
to get left in the race for the speakership
of the New York assembly for the first
time in his life. Assemblyman Fremont
Cole is expected to WELD the gavel at
Albany this winter.
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Beauty is a Precious Gift

And faultless teeth in lovely mouth is
one of it's greatest charms. Be careful of
your teeth, and preserve them by using
SOZODONT, that charming deutrifrice,
which is perfectly harmless and absolutely
indispensable for the toilet.